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Lots on offer here, straight roads make for easy driving but a zig zag approach is rewarded. Good place to get lost in. Watch out for local one eyed rugby fanatics.

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Lake Camp

Overnight Campervan Parking

98%

34 Reviews

7 Face-to-Face

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Lake Camp is situated in a wide tussock covered mountain valley surrounded by high, generally snow covered, mountain peaks at the headwaters of...

Peel Forest, one of the many walkways

Peel Forest Campground

Peel Forest Park Scenic Reserve

98%

32 Reviews

9 Face-to-Face

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The Peel Forest Camping Ground is a large campsite and bookings are required over the mid summer months. There are also several powered sites...

Lake Tennyson serenity

Lake Tennyson Campsite

Molesworth Station

97%

15 Reviews

5 Face-to-Face

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If you are keen to stay in the middle of isolation, Lake Tennyson will be your calling. A beautiful spot for walks, fishing, swimming and relaxing...

Mount / Mt Potts Lodge

97%

12 Reviews

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Geraldine TOP 10 Holiday Park

96%

81 Reviews

19 Face-to-Face

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Nestled at the foot of the rugged Southern Alps, Geraldine is the perfect place for a break …

Waitohi Scenic Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

96%

12 Reviews

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Unavailable from mid April to early Spring for Forestry Operations.

Timaru TOP 10 Holiday Park

94%

40 Reviews

18 Face-to-Face

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Balmoral Reserve

Balmoral Recreation Reserve Camping Ground

beside Hurunui River

94%

31 Reviews

6 Face-to-Face

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The Balmoral Recreation Reserve Camping Ground is administered by the Balmoral Recreation Area Charitable Trust and is located along Culverden...

Forks Hotel

Waihao - Overnight Campervan Parking

94%

5 Reviews

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The Waimate District Council allows freedom campers in self-contained vehicles to park here for a maximum of two nights, in the carpark of the...

Cust Domain

Overnight Campervan Parking

93%

43 Reviews

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Freedom campers are asked to assist by: - removing all rubbish, solid or liquid waste from the camping site when leaving - disposing of rubbish...

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Waihi Gorge Campsite

Geraldine

93%

28 Reviews

7 Face-to-Face

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The Waihi Gorge Camping Ground is a huge grassy area with lots of rocky outcrops creating a terraced area with a stream running through the middle...

Orton Bradley Park Camping

93%

23 Reviews

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Orton Bradley Park provides camping for Self Contained Campervans for up to 15 vehicles. Facilities include treated drinking water, toilet facilities...

Mistletoe Flats Campsite

93%

9 Reviews

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This place is very popular with climbers who hang out at Castle Hill. You can camp in a bunch of nooks and crannies. There are spots next to the...

Riverside van and tent sites. Plenty of sunny or shady sites

Little River Campground

Okuti Valley

92%

70 Reviews

8 Face-to-Face

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Sheltered and sunny sites. A perfect place to start or finish your Banks Peninsula adventure. Woodland and bird sanctuary. Free WIFI and travel...

Open until 28 April. 9am-9pm.

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Pioneer Park Campsite

Geraldine

92%

20 Reviews

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The Pioneer Park Camping Ground is situated in a large open, sunny grassy area surrounded by trees. You can tuck into the trees if you need more...

Culverden Domain

Managed by KiwiCash

92%

11 Reviews

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Culverden is approx one hours drive north of Christchurch. The sign to the Campsite comes up quickly, just after the 50km sign at the edge...

Acheron Accommodation House

Acheron Accomodation House Campsite

Molesworth Station - Hanmer

92%

7 Reviews

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Camp at the site of the former Acheron Accomodation House, once used as an overnight carriage stop. Gravel access. Not suitable for caravans...

Lake Taylor Camping Ground

Lake Taylor Campsite

Lake Sumner Conservation Park

91%

9 Reviews

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A beautiful area well worth the effort to get into over a pretty rough gravel road. You can find a little spot to call your own beside the lake...

Route 79 Holiday Park

90%

32 Reviews

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Route 79 Holiday Park, Geraldine is a neat, tranquil, flat and spacious 2ha holiday park set in heartland New Zealand farming country, Orari Bridge...

Porters Lodge

90%

23 Reviews

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